UNIT 1: SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT
REDEVELOPMENT
Redesign a product to suit the
changing needs and demands of
users
Develop sustainable product design
thinking skills
WHAT WILL I LEARN
VCE - Product Design & Technology:
Textiles
P A G E 7 0 | P A K E N H A M S E C O N D A R Y C O L L E G E S E N I O R S C H O O L 2 0 2 6 H A N D B O O K
WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
In VCE Product Design and Technology,
students assume the role of a designer-
maker. In adopting this role, they acquire and
apply knowledge of factors that influence
design. Students address the design factors
relevant to their design situation. The
knowledge and use of resources is integral to
product design. These resources include a
range of materials and the tools, equipment
and machines needed to transform these
materials in a safe manner into useful
products.
UNIT 2: COLLABORATIVE DESIGN
Work in teams to design and develop
a product with the focus on factors
such as function, purpose, materials,
sustainability and design solutions.
Examine the use of ICT to facilitate
collaborative teamwork
SATISFACTORY COMPLETION
Completion of all learning outcomes.
ENTRY
Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Textiles
and Product Design Technology is preferred
however, not required.